Regional Security Specialist

Guidehouse Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a security professional to lead physical security, crisis response and business continuity initiatives across its offices in the AOR. The role requires daily on-site presence during business hours and frequent travel to Guidehouse offices.

You will implement security policies, manage access control, review video footage, and support investigations, audits, and incident notifications in alignment with company policies and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a security role with emphasis in physical security, crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with risk analysis, business impact analysis, business continuity planning, and crisis management.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced security professional with working experience in companies of 10k+ employees.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of state and local government resources and OSAC protocols.

Responsibilities

• Essential role that requires daily on-site presence at their respective Guidehouse offices during business hours and occasionally after business hours.
• Lead, manage, and implement Guidehouse security policies at Guidehouse offices within their AOR to ensure effective maintenance of security standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Required to travel frequently, and at times on short notice, to Guidehouse offices in their AOR to provide security support.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Guidehouse staff supporting physical security, and crisis management programs at offices within their AOR.
• Receive operational physical security requests for support, evaluate the requests for appropriate actions based on Guidehouse security policies, plans and direct actions to remediate physical security requests.
• Oversee and perform access control tasks to include badge profile creation, programming, printing, revocation, troubleshooting and visitor management.
• Review video footage and document findings to support internal investigations.
• Work collaboratively with Guidehouse office leadership to resolve issues and improve overall security effectiveness.
• Respond to alarm activity in accordance with internal policy, procedures and vendor agreements.
• Complete internal audit of physical security systems on a regular basis.
• Support the Physical Security team with external inspection preparation.
• Maintain and provide weekly access control and alarm monitoring metrics to Physical Security Manager.
• Conduct regular patrols of general access areas and controlled environments to identify risks and non-compliance.
• Ensure applicable controls are in place to meet or exceed regulatory and client requirements.
• Work with Physical Security team to assess requirements for new office projects and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Execute and communicate security incident notification when authorized by management.
• Support the Insider Threat Program in accordance with internal policy and procedures.
• Support the Crisis Response Manager in accordance with internal policy and procedures.
• Ad hoc presence on-site may be required to respond to a crisis event during non-business hours within AOR.
• Submit vendor service tickets and meet with technicians for repairs, maintenance and inspections.
• Assist with the maintenance of the business continuity plan.
• Interact with staff within the organization and across lines of business to maintain, and update business impact analysis reports, and business recovery plans.
• Conduct industry and regulatory research related to business continuity management relevant to industry standards.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis response

Business continuity

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access control systems

Video monitoring systems

Intrusion detection systems

OSAC knowledge

Job description

Job Family :

Corporate Services General (India)

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

• Essential role that requires daily on-site presence at their respective Guidehouse offices during business hours and occasionally after business hours.
• Lead, manage, and implement Guidehouse security policies at Guidehouse offices within their AOR to ensure effective maintenance of security standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Required to travel frequently, and at times on short notice, to Guidehouse offices in their AOR to provide security support.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Guidehouse staff supporting physical security, and crisis management programs at offices within their AOR.
• Receive operational physical security requests for support, evaluate the requests for appropriate actions based on Guidehouse security policies, plans and direct actions to remediate physical security requests.
• Oversee and perform access control tasks to include badge profile creation, programming, printing, revocation, troubleshooting and visitor management.
• Review video footage and document findings to support internal investigations.
• Work collaboratively with Guidehouse office leadership to resolve issues and improve overall security effectiveness.
• Respond to alarm activity in accordance with internal policy, procedures and vendor agreements.
• Complete internal audit of physical security systems on a regular basis.
• Support the Physical Security team with external inspection preparation.
• Maintain and provide weekly access control and alarm monitoring metrics to Physical Security Manager.
• Conduct regular patrols of general access areas and controlled environments to identify risks and non-compliance.
• Ensure applicable controls are in place to meet or exceed regulatory and client requirements.
• Work with Physical Security team to assess requirements for new office projects and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Execute and communicate security incident notification when authorized by management.
• Support the Insider Threat Program in accordance with internal policy and procedures.
• Support the Crisis Response Manager in accordance with internal policy and procedures.
• Ad hoc presence on-site may be required to respond to a crisis event during non-business hours within AOR.
• Submit vendor service tickets and meet with technicians for repairs, maintenance and inspections.
• Assist with the maintenance of the business continuity plan.
• Interact with staff within the organization and across lines of business to maintain, and update business impact analysis reports, and business recovery plans.
• Conduct industry and regulatory research related to business continuity management relevant to industry standards.

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in a security role with an emphasis in physical security, crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with risk analysis, business impact analysis, business continuity planning, and crisis management.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced security professional with working experience in companies of 10k+ employees.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a stressful environment. Knowledge of commercial security products.
• Knowledge of access control systems, video monitoring systems, intrusion detection systems, and business continuity planning and response.
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of state and local government resources and protocols.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a security role with an emphasis in physical security, crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Bachelor's degree in a security or law enforcement field.
• Experience with the application of physical security equipment, trends, and use.
• Direct experience administering access control systems, video monitoring systems and intrusion detection systems.
• Direct experience with corporate business continuity planning, response and operations.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and 22301.
• In depth knowledge of various commercial security products including supply chain management.
• Ability to articulate business continuity concepts and methodology to leadership and clients.
• Direct experience coordinating with the state and local government and following protocols.
• Direct experience working with OSAC member companies/organizations to exchange best practices.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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